All The Slow Cooker Recipes You'll Need For The Whole Year

Sometimes it is really hard to get creative with your slow cooker. Pulled chicken, soup and chili are the most typical slow cooker meals you'll find, but those can get so boring! After several diligent hours searching though our favorite foodie blogs, we have compiled a list of 52 unique and traditional slow cooker meals for every week of the yer. Enjoy!

5. Skinny Pineapple Salsa Chicken: Pineapple salsa with chicken? Sign us up! This recipe will be perfect for the spring and summer months.

6. Overnight, Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oats: This is the perfect breakfast to grab on any busy day. Make your life a little less hectic and put these overnight oats in your slow cooker the night before a busy morning! (via The Yummy Life)

9. Slow Cooker Fall-Off-The-Bone-Ribs: No summer barbecue is complete without ribs. If you don't have time to stand over the grill all day, or if you just want them extra tender, slip them into your slow cooker and wait to devour them! Get the recipe here.

10. Weight Loss Soup: This is the perfect "recovery" meal after a heavy holiday dinner because it's made with such healthy goodies! See the ingredients here.

11. Slow Cooker Spiral Ham: Still need a recipe for your next holiday dinner? This slow cooker spiral ham is delicious and super easy to make! Click here to see more.

12. Skinny Chicken Tostadas: This is a simple recipe that tastes great! It's got a great Mexican flavor that the whole family will love! Click here to see the recipe.

13. Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake: Cake in a slow cooker? Who would have ever thought! This recipe is heaven sent. (via I Heart Nap Time)

(Photo: I Heart Nap Time)

14. Easy 3-Ingredient Sweet and Sour Chicken: For an Asian flare that's easy to prepare, try out this tasty recipe! (via Seeded at the Table)

(Photo: Seeded at the Table)

15. Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Chili: This Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Chili is so delicious that no one in your household will even suspect that they are eating healthy! The hearty ingredients come together with the mouthwatering Mexican flavor for a chili you won’t be able to resist. Click here to see the recipe.

16. Perfect Slow Cooker Fudge: Okay, this fudge recipe is to TO. DIE. FOR! The convenience of the slow cooker is just an added bonus! (via Crockpot 365)

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17. Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Sweet mashed potatoes are the perfect side to accompany almost any meal! They add a sweet and healthy kick to your boring old mashed potatoes. Get this recipe here.

18. Embarrassingly Easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Thighs: It's all in the name with this dish! The slow cooker makes it easy enough to put together; all you have to do is sit down and enjoy it! Click here to be taken to the recipe.

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19. Skinny Taco Chicken Chili: We are loving this chili dish and so will your family! We're betting it will become a weekly request. Get the recipe here.

20. Slow Cooker Black Bean and Sausage Soup: You have to try this for your next snowy day! It has so many rich, savory and delicious flavors to keep you warm. See the nutrition here.

21. Best Ever Creamy Crockpot Coco: The perfect holiday treat! Keep it out and ready for anyone to fill up while getting work done around the house! (via One Good Thing)

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22. Overnight Blueberry French Toast: Do we really need to comment on this? Just imagine how delicious this is going to taste! (via All Women's Talk)

(Photo: All Womens Talk)

23. Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos: Not sure if we need to say any more! If these aren't making your mouth water, you might need to get your taste buds checked. (via Creme de la Creme)

(Photo: Creme de la Creme)

24. Slow Cooker Cinnamon Pecans: Cinnamon pecans are really good when made in a slow cooker. Don't believe us? Try it for yourself! (via The Recipe Critic)

(Photo: The Recipe Critic)

25. Slow Cooker Pork Tacos: Pop the pork in before you go to work and it will be ready just in time for the family to enjoy on any night! Get the recipe here.

26. Slow Cooker Apple Cider: Slow cooker apple cider was one of the best ideas ever! Jazz it up with some carmel vodka for the best adult-friendly holiday treat! (via Number 2 Pencil)

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27. Skinny Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff: This slow cooker chicken stroganoff is so juicy and delicious! It’s permanently in our dinner rotation now! Click here to be taken to the recipe.

28. Black Bean Chimichangas: We just love the word "chimichanga"! With something that sounds so fun it has to be good, right?! (via My Recipe)

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29. Skinny Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Do we really have to say any more? So yummy! Even this kids will love these. Get this recipe here.

30. Uncle Jack's Mac and Cheese: Whoever Uncle Jack is, we would sure like to shake his hand! This recipe is genius and delicious. (via Southern Living)

(Photo: Southern Living)

31. Skinny Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken: We are loving this slow cooker creamy chicken recipe. It's skinny, easy and delicious: everything the busy mom needs! Click here to be taken to the recipe.

51. Slow Cooker Lemony Turkey Soup with Spinach and Orzo: This recipe has the perfect blend of flavors and the hint of lemon is surprising and totally refreshing. It also makes the whole house smell good! Click here for the recipe.

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